Hamid Ansari UPA-Left choice for VP 70-year-old Ansari was chosen at a meeting of the ruling alliance and its supporting parties at the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh which was attended among others by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat.
'Discrepancies in affidavit against Haneef' The claim made by Australian Federal Police in a court affidavit on terror suspect Mohammed Haneef appears to be inconsistent with the official police record of interview with him
More doubts... An Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio report quoting sources in the UK and Australia said Haneef's SIM card was seized by the British police from Sabeel Ahmed much later than
the actual bombing. The AFP had told a Brisbane court last Saturday that Haneef's SIM card was found in the Jeep that was rammed into Glasgow airport.
A man who planted a bomb in the 1993 serial blasts was today sentenced to death, taking to seven the number of persons awarded capital punishment in the case...
Results at 2 pm New President to be announced tomorrow The counting of votes cast in on Thursday's poll will be held in Room No 63, where the boxes have been kept. The room is completely sealed and there is a tight security in and around the counting centre...
In an indication that the talks on Indo-US civil nuclear deal has entered a decisive stage, the high-level Indian negotiating team has extended its stay and is expected to continue with the discussions
India seeks UNSC expansion Seeking an expansion of the UN Security Council both in the permanent and non-permanent categories, India has asked the World Body to initiate work for preparation of a text on comprehensive reforms of the Council.
Achieving double digit growth is possible provided labour and education reforms are undertaken and infrastructure is improved, Economics professor at Columbia University Panagaria said at a CII seminar.
Bollywood rocks UK; 'Apne', 'Naqab' among top ten 'Naqab' may have evoked a "less than encouraging" response back home but the romantic thriller has rocked the box office in the United Kingdom, making it to the top ten in its opening weekend.
Popular film Mungaru Male, directed by yograj Bhat, swept as many as six awards including the one for best film at the KarnatakaState cinema awards for 2006-07 announced on Friday...
The chief delegates to the six-party talks will end their ongoing discussions on Friday with a statement saying that North Korea will declare and disable its nuclear facilities -- but no deadline as demanded by the US.
Asia, including India, is overtaking the US as the largest market for auto sales, but the US will remain the more lucrative market for the next decade.
Microsoft said its profit for the past quarter rose 11 per cent from a year ago to USD3.03 billion, boosted by the new Windows Vista operating system and the new Office software suite.
Swimmers perform like gold fish in a large fish tank during a preview of the Muscle Musical at a Toyko theater on Friday. 24 former athletes showed off their acrobatic skill during a performance for a new program that will run through 09 September. AFP
Ankle delays Beckham's stepping into Galaxy David Beckham sounded a pessimistic note as he discussed his race for fitness ahead of his proposed Los Angeles Galaxy debut against English FA Cup champions Chelsea on Saturday.
The Calcutta High Court today stayed the expulsion of Jagmohan Dalmiya from the BCCI and found him eligible to contest any election of the BCCI or its affiliated units.
Strauss, who had just two half centuries in his previous 17 Test innings, was helped in his cause when Kaarthick dropped a sitter at point off S Sreesanth when he was on 43.
Amritraj into Comerica Challenger QF Prakash Amritraj carved out a hard-fought victory over American Brian Wilson 6-4 2-6 7-6 (4) to advance to the quarterfinals of USD 75,000 Comerica Challenger Series in Aptos, California.
HARRY POTTER’S SEVENTH OUTING ON JULY 21
Stringent measures being taken to curb piracy of Potter book As the wait for the last instalment in the hugely popular Harry Potter series draws to an end, its publisher and bookstores are leaving no stone unturned to prevent its pirated versions from hitting the market. New York Times defends Potter book review Author J K Rowling said she was "staggered" by the publication of the review that breaks the strict embargo. But Lyman said the Times had found the book in a New York City store, and bought it and reviewed it.
A cut-out of Hollywood actor Daniel Radcliffe who plays the role of Harry Potter, is seen at a bookshop, days before the launch of the seventh and final Potter book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," in New Delhi.
Is the continued detention of Dr Mohammed Haneef by the Australian government in connection with the terror incidents justified? What should the Indian government do to ensure a fair trial for him? We invite our readers to express their views in 100 words.
Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
Seeking an expansion of the UN Security Council both in the permanent and non-permanent categories, 
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David Beckham sounded a pessimistic note as he discussed his race for fitness ahead of his proposed Los Angeles Galaxy debut against English FA Cup champions Chelsea on Saturday.
Strauss, who had just two half centuries in his previous 17 Test innings, was helped in his cause when Kaarthick dropped a sitter at point off 
Prakash Amritraj carved out a hard-fought victory over American Brian Wilson 6-4 2-6 7-6 (4) to advance to the quarterfinals of USD 75,000 Comerica Challenger Series in 
